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Barb Piscopo, Executive Director of the Lorain Historical Society, discusses several active programs based around student involvement applied to the Society’s motto, “History is the Foundation for strong, vibrant communities.” She discusses the efforts of Lorain County Community College students in recording oral histories, particularly from Lorain’s Latino community as well as development of the society’s newest initiative for the African American community in Lorain. She also talks about how the Lorain Historical Society will be involved in this year’s 55th annual Lorain International Festival